Anniversary festival hits the right note

This year is the 10th anniversary of Cumnock Music Festival and Carnival and to celebrate the decade there will be a fantastic line-up of entertainers, as well as some great talent from local schools and groups.

This year is the 10th anniversary of Cumnock Music Festival and Carnival and to celebrate the decade there will be a fantastic line-up of entertainers, as well as some great talent from local schools and groups.

There is something for everyone, from Talon The Best of the Eagles in Cumnock Academy to flying vultures and birds of prey at Woodroad Park.

Main attractions of the week are:

Friday, June 7 - A comedy night in association with Ha Ha Comedy takes place in the Rugby Club, Cumnock at 8pm. Tickets cost £6. Or pay at the door.

Monday, June 10 - A choral evening in the Town Hall, starting at 7.30pm, and featuring local schools and groups. Free admission.

Tuesday, June 11 - A variety show featuring CAMPS, in the Town Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £4 available from Kenny’s.

Wednesday, June 12 - Talon, The best of The Eagles, plus And Finally Phil Collins.

This is the first time Talon has performed in Cumnock. They have received accolades from their peers and even The Eagles themselves. Tickets £22 from Kenny’s Menswear, The Palace Theatre Box Office or online at www.createmusicandarts.co.uk

Thursday, June 13 - Poets an’ Pints in The Mercat Hotel at 8pm. This year they have the return of some of the artistes that have made this an annual must see event.

Friday, June 14 - Mike Pender’s Searchers and The Dakotas. With hits including Needles and Pins, Walk in the Room, Sweets for my Sweet. Like the Searchers, The Dakotas was among the best bands in British 60’s scene. Their hits include Listen Do You Want to Know A Secret, Trains and Boats and Planes. Tickets £16 from Kenny’s Menswear, The Palace Theatre Box Office or online at www.createmusicandarts.co.uk

Saturday, June 15 - Les McKeown and His Legendary Bay City Rollers and Abba Sensation.

The Bay City Rollers in the 70’s were known internationally and throughout the UK.

Les Mc Keown and the Rollers had hit after hit with a truly distinctive sound which they still create live on stage. So get your tartan scarves out and dance Shangalang, Bye Bye Baby, Give a Little Love, and a host of others.

Abba Sensation is one of the finest Abba tribute bands going. Recreating the true Sound of the Swedish icons. Their set includes Waterloo. MamaMia, Fernando. Tickets, £17, from Kenny’s Menswear, The Palace Theatre Box Office or online at www.createmusicandarts.co.uk

Saturday, June 15, 11.30am to 4pm - Cumnock Carnival in the Woodroad Park. Exciting attractions, bands and entertainment for all the family. Admission free.

The parade starts at Congregational Church at 11.30am. Entertainment and attractions runs through to 4pm.